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Australian Wilderness & Outback Journeys
Private and luxury journeys to The Kimberley, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Red Centre, Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre...
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Greatest Rail Journeys in Australia
A luxury holiday of a life time on one of the great Australian rail journeys. Rail & Sail, Reef & Rail, Outback & Rail...
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Get the ultimate bird’s eye view of the Kimberley Coast, Karijini and Purnululu National Park, with this exhilarating 7-day air adventure. This package is perfect for those wanting to maximise their time in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions and experience the best angles and natural wonders in comfort and style.
Commencing in Broome, immerse yourself in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, two of the world’s oldest landscapes. The Kimberley and Pilbara are like nowhere else on Earth – special, soulful places where time stands still and the magic of the Dreamtime thrums through the landscape. Feel the immense power of nature in the 2-and-a-half-billion-year-old gorges and 350-million-year-old ranges, in the surging tides, horizontal waterfalls and tunnels to the centre of the earth.
Wake up each day to a new adventure. With at least one scenic flight included each day and no long and tedious bus journeys, the Kimberley and Pilbara open to you like never before. Ride camels along Cable Beach at sunset. Learn the secrets behind the world’s most sought-after and beautiful pearls. Ride the Giant Tides on a sea boat safari. Hike the trail to Mitchell Falls. Delve deep into Karijini’s most spectacular gorges. Wander the mysterious Bungle Bungle beehives. These are just some of the activities and experiences that will stay with you.
This action-packed 7-day package includes 6-nights’ luxury accommodation at Cable Beach, Karijini and Purnululu National Park on a twin share basis. Daily air adventures are included along with meals, activities and experiences as specified in the itinerary.
It’s time to wander out yonder and experience the magic of Broome, The Kimberley and Pilbara. See it from above and let the sheer majesty of the Outback take your breath away.
NOTE: This itinerary contains a substantial amount of walking over uneven terrain, so a moderate level of fitness is required.
Dates or itinerary don't fit? We are specialising in bespoke "tailor-made" luxury or private journeys. Please contact us for a "tailor-made" itinerary for your perfect adventure.
This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.
There are very few global journeys hailed as a national treasure. Travelling on The Ghan is one.
Over three magical days, journey through the heart of Australia onboard The Ghan, the ultimate outback rail journey from Darwin to Adelaide. With a history dating back over 90 years to the first Afghan-Australian cameleers, this legendary train evokes a frontier spirit, a romantic connection to the land, and travelling on it creates a moving and unforgettable life experience.
Throughout your journey, you will enjoy unique Off Train Excursions to suit every fitness level. In Katherine, explore the spectacular sandstone country of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge on a guided cruise. In Alice Springs, discover the Red Centre your way with a tour of the town, a guided walk to Simpsons Gap or a visit to The Alice Springs Desert Park, where you can get up close to native wildlife. You may choose to elevate your experience with a scenic helicopter or fixed wing flight over The Alice and the surrounding area. Or, you may embrace the colourful history The Ghan with a guided camel trek through the desert. Crossing the border into South Australia, travel through the majestic Flinders Ranges and watch the scenery change from rich ochre to lush green. You’ll arrive into Adelaide having completed one of the world’s great travel experiences.
This once-in-a-lifetime journey includes 2-nights’ accommodation onboard the Ghan Gold Cabin from Darwin to Adelaide. Your private cabin is the perfect place to relax and recharge before heading for the lounge or dining carriage. Amenities include power outlets and in-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary. You’ll enjoy all-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, with a gourmet regionally inspired menu paired with fine wine and beverages. You’ll also enjoy access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising. Luggage allowance is 60 kilograms per guest. This package also includes a breathtaking early morning off train experience in Marla, an outback outpost in far north South Australia.
Experience the outback rail journey of a lifetime onboard The Ghan, with this all-inclusive 3-day package from Darwin to Adelaide. This adventure and romance of this incredible journey will take your breath away.
Departs Darwin on Wednesdays (Feb - Nov)
Cabin Upgrade: The price is based on Gold Twin. Upgrade to Gold Superior and Platinum Service is available at an additional cost. Please contact us to book cabin upgrade.
Solo Travel: For solo traveller, Gold Single is available onboard The Ghan. Please contact us to book Gold Single. Please contact us to book.
Enjoy an active mini-break in East Bali with this four-day, three-night luxury experience. Cycle and trek among off-the-beaten-track locations and discover the true heart of Bali, unspoiled and untamed. Experience traditional Balinese cuisine, admire unique flora and fauna and meet the locals for whom life has remained relatively unchanged for generations.
From your luxury accommodation at the famed Amankila, embark on a new adventure each day to another fascinating and picturesque location in East Bali. The diverse scenery will take you from fruit plantations and rice paddies to rainforests and white sand beaches where you can experience a variety of water-based activities or relax by the waves. You’ll visit one of Bali’s only original villages, dating back to the pre-16th century to learn of traditional ceremonies and customs, take on the climb to the summit of Mount Agung and each day experience the delicious flavours and textures of traditional Balinese cuisine.
Experience magnificent coastal seclusion each night at the luxury resort, Amankila. Located on a stretch of coastline on the Lombok Strait, Amankila is a haven of understated elegance. Relax in a stilted suite overlooking the infinity pool and beach below. Amankila’s Restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients prepared using traditional local and contemporary techniques.
This incredible four-day experience includes luxury transfers to and from Bali Denpasar Airport, accommodation at Amankila, guided trekking, cycling and various water-based activities (including rafting) and transports each day. All breakfasts are included while the itinerary allows flexibility on some days to make your own lunch and dinner arrangements.
Combine an active adventure with relaxation and indulgence on this perfectly balanced and varied itinerary for adventurous travellers. This tour will introduce you to the customs and history of a remarkable island while showcasing some of the incredible lesser-known sights and experiences that beautiful Bali has to offer.
Departure Dates
Depart daily on request.
Venture into Kyoto's countryside for a rural adventure that shows off Kyoto's unspoilt Japanese landscapes and beautiful natural scenes in every season. Discover the myriad charms on the outskirts of Kyoto, stay at a traditional Japanese farmhouse amidst the pastoral mountain settings and enjoy a variety of seasonal tastes from forest game. This is a unique opportunity to experience the authentic countryside life of Japan.
From Kyoto Station, take a train journey (35mins) to the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, where the mountain-dweller lifestyle from ancient Japan still exists and people live in harmony with the rich nature and fields. Over 3-days-2-nights, you'll cycle along the rice fields and small villages and visit local workshops to learn about craftsmanships preserved for generation. You'll walk the old pilgrimage trail in Kambayashi surrounded with ancient giant trees of over 2000 years old.
Other unique experiences include:
- Enjoy hot breakfast and watch the sea of cloud in early morning (only in late Autumn and winter)
- Visit a 800-year-old WASHI paper workshop and learn to make your own paper label for a SAKE bottle from a century old local brewery
At the end of your daily adventure, you'll return to a traditional kayabuki thatched farmhouse, furnished with two irori, open charcoal fireplaces. End your day sitting around the irori sipping local sake around the glowing embers. Soak in a Japanese style stone bath heated by a wood-burning boiler.
Your tour includes two nights' farmhouse accommodation, guided walking & cycling tours, all meals and return transfers from/to Kyoto hotel.
This is an unique opportunity to walk the unbeaten path and to truly immerse yourself in the beautiful nature rural Japan has to offer.
Departs daily on request
Leave behind the ordinary and join an eccentric journey that fuses spirituality, adventure, and nature's grandeur in one experience. As you set your foot on the world-famous Kumano Kodo Trail for 3 days with your private guide, feel the potent presence of past samurai warriors and emperors—the trail is beyond a pilgrimage route, it's a portal to the past, to enlightenment, and to intimacy with nature.
Set off on an awe-inspiring journey, starting from Shin-Osaka or Kyoto, bound for Kii-Tanabe, the gateway to Kumano Kodo. The trek begins at Kii-Tanabe station with an orientation from local staff, followed by a bus ride to Kawayu Onsen, where you can immerse yourself in the hot spring and relax. Savour a Japanese tantalising cuisine and rest for the night at the Kawayu Onsen Fujiya. Proceed the next day to Hosshinmon-oji to begin the walk on the Kumano Kodo trail with a local private guide. Enjoy a private guided tour of the Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine and all of its marvels before boarding a bus to Katsuura Onsen on the coast. Afterward, be ferried to Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima seaside resort on a private island to enjoy a Kaiseki set menu for dinner and spend the night. Take a ferry back to Katsuura and proceed to Daimon-zaka by bus. With a private local guide, explore the Nachi shrine-temple complex, and walk on the Daimon-zaka slope to behold the stunning Nachi Falls, which is the tallest in Japan. Explore Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine and the 5th-century Seiganto-ji temple before boarding a bus back to Kii-katsuura, and a train to Kyoto/Shin-Osaka, marking the end of the trip.
Recline and enjoy the nights of the trip at two premium accommodations, Kawayu Onsen and Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima, along the trail set at the backdrops of fascinating nature. Enjoy Onsen hot springs, ensuite outdoor and indoor baths, themed rooms, and river views. Help yourself to Japanese palatable cuisines, including seafood sourced from the Pacific Ocean.
The adventure includes two day private guiding and two nights of accommodation on a twin-share basis, with one night at Kawayu Onsen Fujiya and the other night at Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima. Luggage transfer services are included and pre-walk orientation is provided.
A dignifying spiritual odyssey and nature exploration awaits your arrival on the Kumano Kodo. Stroll along its well-carved paths, savour mouth-watering Japanese cuisine and learn the rich history of Old Japan on this 3-day sojourn into the past.
Note: Bus and train tickets are not included. You can use vending machines to purchase.
Includes: Arnhem Land| Bullo River Station | Kakadu| Kimberley Waterfalls
Imagine seeing the Top-End during the awe-inspiring green season. This tour is especially interesting to those who have visited northern Australia during the Dry Season. Marvel at the floodwaters as rivers burst their banks creating vast wetlands. Hear the roaring thunder of raging waterfalls and see the night sky alive with electricity. This place during the Wet has to be seen to be believed! This truly all inclusive package will assure you that here’s nothing to do but sit back, relax and enjoy your adventure!
If there is no departure date suits you, please contact us to arrange your private charter tour. A date of your choice is available for groups of 6 or more people. Subject to availability.
Get a taste of Fiordland's greatest on this thrilling 3-day adventure through Fiordland’s iconic landscapes, with a small group of just 12 or fewer, ensuring a personalised and intimate experience. Hike the renowned Milford and Routeburn Tracks, then soar above it all on a heli-hike across the Kepler Track. With diverse terrain from native forests to snow-capped mountains and vast fiords, this journey showcases the very best of Fiordland’s natural beauty. Conclude your epic exploration with a scenic cruise through the breathtaking Milford Sound. Experience three world-class Great Walks of New Zealand, each offering its own spectacular views, making this the ultimate hiking adventure in New Zealand.
Your adventure begins in Queenstown where you will be whisked away with a scenic helicopter ride to Mount Luxmore on the Kepler Track, where you’ll explore alpine tussocks and enjoy panoramic mountain views. Afterward, descend through beech forest and limestone bluffs to Brod Bay, with stunning stops for photos and birdwatching. The next day continue with a guided walk to Giant Gate Waterfall on the Milford Track, showcasing vibrant rainforests and diverse wildlife. Then, hike to Key Summit on the Routeburn Track, ascending through lush rainforest to breathtaking alpine vistas. Conclude your epic adventure with a scenic Milford Sound cruise, offering spectacular views of towering cliffs, waterfalls, and glaciers. This immersive journey combines world-class hiking with unforgettable landscapes and luxury experiences, making it the ultimate Fiordland exploration.
This package includes 2 nights' accommodation at a luxury hotel on a twin share basis. All meals as specified are included as well as guided walks each day with local guides who will bring the trails to life.
Taste the very best of Fiordland on this intimate walking adventure showcasing the very best of New Zealand’s Great Walks that will leave you wanting more.
Route: Broome - Rowley Shoals - Broome
Make sure you tick this one off your bucket list - Come to Western Australia’s premiere coral playground for a ultimate family holiday. A Rowley Shoals cruise focused on snorkelling, diving, whale watching, fishing and simply relaxing amidst a breathtaking coral habitat! Five nights of stylish adventure for the whole family.
The Rowley Shoals feature exaggerated corals, mind-blowing fish life and stunning underwater clarity; but perhaps more important than anything else – even today they are visited by only a fortunate few! Guided by a marine biologist and a team of underwater naturalists; divers and snorkelers alike will revel in a diverse wonderland of coral habitats including maze-like lagoons, surging tidal canyons and breathtaking walls. And the keen anglers will match wits with big blue-water pelagics such as black marlin, sailfish, wahoo and yellow-fin tuna. Wander the enticing shores of Bedwell Island, see the rookeries of the red-tailed tropicbird and indulge in a sunset drinks on the beach – 300 kilometres from the shore!
Set out on an extraordinary 3-day self-drive adventure to conquer New Zealand’s legendary Tongariro Crossing, a trek celebrated as one of New Zealand’s 10 Great Walks. Accompanied by a private guide, you’ll confidently walk this breathtaking alpine landscape, fully equipped for the journey ahead. This thoughtfully curated itinerary seamlessly blends the excitement of hiking the trail's iconic highlights with the luxury of a boutique lodge stay, promising an intimate and enriching experience at every turn. Prepare for an unforgettable journey that captivates both your spirit and your senses!
Begin your adventure in Turangi, New Zealand’s North Island, as you embark on a self-drive journey to your 5-star boutique retreat at River Birches Lodge. This luxurious lodge serves as your base of exploration in Tongariro National Park, the country’s oldest national park and a dual UNESCO World Heritage Site. The next day, you will conquer the iconic Tongariro Crossing. Take in the sights such as lava flows, an active crater, steam vents, emerald-coloured lakes and magnificent views that combine to make this an unforgettable walking journey. During your walk, you’ll get the best of the trail with your private guide showcasing unique landforms, including the volcanic peaks of Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu ensure the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is considered a world-renowned trek. This itinerary has been designed to suit walkers who want the best of the Tongariro Crossing highlights while being guided by a few select professionals licensed to guide on these sacred mountains.
This luxury package includes 2 nights stay at a 5-star boutique lodge on a twin share basis. Meals as specified are included as well as walking equipment such as boots, poles and fleeces and private transport and private alpine guide for the duration of the walk.
The ideal combination of exertion and relaxation is yours to enjoy on this incredible 3-day escape. Unleash the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s North Island and tick off one of the greatest walks of the country.
Immerse yourself in a six-day walking odyssey along the Larapinta Trail, where 64km of Australia’s rugged Red Centre unfolds with sweeping valleys, dramatic gorges, and crimson peaks. Conquer Mount Sonder’s summit and unwind each night in exclusive camps within the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell Ranges National Park, savoring hearty feasts and local wine, all while uncovering the desert’s rich secrets with just a daypack.
Your journey begins in Alice Springs and onto Standley Chasm, where you'll dive into the labyrinth of narrow gorges and the rugged beauty of the Larapinta Trail. Traverse the dramatic, rocky Chewings Range, then roll through the foothills of Ormiston Gorge, crossing the serene creeks of the Finke River and soaking in expansive views. Reach the awe-inspiring Counts Point for panoramic vistas stretching across the majestic Mt. Zeil. Wander through Ormiston Gorge’s tranquil paths and around the scenic Ormiston Pound, descending into its rugged heart before navigating the contours of the Ghost Gum Walk. Experience the trail’s grand finale as you ascend to the summit of Rwetyepme / Mount Sonder, where the landscape’s raw beauty and botanical wonders unfold before your eyes. Continue your exploration through the enchanting Inarlanga Pass, before a transfer to Ellery Creek Big Hole. Your incredible adventure ends with a return to Alice Springs.
This package includes 5 nights of accommodation in an exclusive and remote eco-camp on the Larapinta Trail on a twin share basis. Camp in luxury with comfortable facilities including two semi-permanent outdoor toilets with a view, and showers. Included are fully enclosed swags with mattresses, underlays, cotton sheets, sleeping bag, pillows and pillowcases or spacious touring tents offering privacy, two single beds, a rug on the floor and a small reading lamp. Walk with just a daypack, where you'll be guided by three qualified guides.
Give yourself to the thrill of the adventure, and enjoy every bit of the world-renowned and endorsed trekking odyssey. From the exciting hikes to living in the wild, it will be an experience to talk about forever.